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What You’ll Learn

  • Setting up subscription expiration notifications
  • Automating cost tracking during plugin/theme uploads
  • Configuring notification thresholds and recipients
Extension Add-on - This add-on provides standalone functionality within MainWP Dashboard. No third-party plugins required.
This extension works alongside the main Cost Tracker extension. See that page for comprehensive cost tracking features.
Cost Tracker Assistant adds convenience features to the Cost Tracker extension: automated notifications for expiring subscriptions and streamlined cost entry when uploading plugins or themes.

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Notifications

The notification system alerts you before subscriptions expire, giving you time to renew or find alternatives.

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Setting Up Notifications

  1. Navigate to Cost Tracker > Settings
  2. Enable Subscription Expiration Alerts
  3. Set the notification threshold (e.g., 30 days before expiration)
  4. Configure email recipients if different from default
Cost Tracker settings

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What Gets Tracked

Notifications trigger for any cost entry with:
  • A defined renewal or expiration date
  • The subscription type selected
  • The notification threshold reached
You’ll receive alerts via email and Dashboard notifications.

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Automation

When installing plugins or themes via ZIP upload, Cost Tracker Assistant streamlines the process of recording the purchase.

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How It Works

  1. Upload a plugin or theme ZIP file through MainWP > Plugins > Install or MainWP > Themes > Install
  2. Complete the installation
  3. On the final step, you’ll see a Track Cost option
  4. Enter the purchase details:
    • Purchase price
    • Renewal date (if subscription)
    • Vendor name
    • License key (optional)
  5. Click Save to add the entry to Cost Tracker
Cost Tracker automation This eliminates the need to navigate to Cost Tracker separately after each purchase.

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Requirements

  • MainWP Dashboard with Cost Tracker extension installed
  • Cost Tracker Assistant extension activated